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DUNCAN CHERUIYOT
Advocate
Summary
Experienced legal assistant and ambitious lawyer with a strong attention to detail and well-versed in the logistical complexities of trial preparation. Dedicated, reliable, and professional with a clear knowledge of court processes and legal proceedings. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations, and committed to enhancing organizational brand. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Seeking a legal position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
NYABERI & CO ADVOCATES
- Reviewing legal documents, checking sites, and searching titles with strong attention to detail
- Assisting in the logistical complexities of trial preparation
- Conducting legal research, time management, and trial preparation
- Attending court trials and handling electronic filing system organization
- Assisting in document preparation, contract review, and database management.
TRAINEE
JUDICIARY OF KENYA
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
CHEGE KIBATHI & CO. ADVOCATES LLP
- Current
- Client Representation
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Case Strategy Development
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Client Counseling
- Courtroom Advocacy
- Negotiation and Settlement
- Legal Compliance and Risk Management
- Continuing Education and Professional Development.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MURIUKI NDUNGU & COMPANY ADVOCATES
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
PUPIL ADVOCATE
Y. JERUTO & COMPANY ADVOCATES
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor in Law - LAW
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
01.2018 - 2018.05
DIPLOMA IN LAW - LAW
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
01.2014 - 2017.05
High School Diploma - undefined
LONDIANI BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2007 - 2011.05
Skills
Court trial attendance
Electronic filing system organization
Litigation review
Legal documentation
Contract Review
Telephone etiquette
Appointment Scheduling
Document preparation
Criminal law
Legal Research
Proficient in MS Office
Document filing
Court transcription
Litigation support
Criminal laws
Civil law
Certification
DIPLOMA IN GDPR AND DATA PROTECTION, ALISON
References
- CHEGE KIBATHI & CO. ADVOCATES LLP, P.O BOX 21686 -00100, NAIROBI, KENYA, info@ckadvocates.co.ke
- DR. JUSTRY PATRICE LUMUMBA, P.O BOX 79246-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA, info@nyaberiadvocates.com
- KINGORI SAMUEL NDUNGU, P.O BOX 29075 – 00100, NAIROBI, kingorisam@gmail.com
- MISS YVONNE JERUTO, P. O BOX 577 - 00204, ATHI - RIVER, MARTINICE, jerutoadvocates@gmail.com
- DR. MAURICE OKETCH OWITI, Kisumu campus, oketch@uonbi.ac.ke
Affiliations
MEMBER, LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA
EAST AFRICA LAW SOCIETY
Additional Information
REFEREES ;
1 . CHEGE KIBATHI & CO. ADVOCATES LLP,
P.O BOX 21686 -00100,
NAIROBI – KENYA
info@ckadvocates.co.ke
2. DR. JUSTRY PATRICE LUMUMBA,
ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH OF KENYA,
P.O BOX 79246-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA.
info@nyaberiadvocates.com
3. KINGORI SAMUEL NDUNGU,
ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA,
P.O BOX 29075 – 00100, NAIROBI.
kingorisam@gmail.com
4. MISS YVONNE JERUTO,
ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA,
P. O BOX 577 - 00204, ATHI - RIVER, MARTINICE.
jerutoadvocates@gmail.com
5. DR. MAURICE OKETCH OWITI,
ASSOCIATE DEAN, SCHOOL OF LAW (Kisumu campus),
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI.
oketch@uonbi.ac.ke
Software
Languages
Swahili, Kalenjin
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MURIUKI NDUNGU & COMPANY ADVOCATES
08.2019 - 12.2019
PUPIL ADVOCATE
Y. JERUTO & COMPANY ADVOCATES
02.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor in Law - LAW
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
01.2018 - 2018.05
DIPLOMA IN LAW - LAW
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
01.2014 - 2017.05
High School Diploma - undefined
LONDIANI BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2007 - 2011.05
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
NYABERI & CO ADVOCATES
TRAINEE
JUDICIARY OF KENYA
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
CHEGE KIBATHI & CO. ADVOCATES LLP
- Current
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